Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA)

AATA buses are accessible to persons with disabilities. Each is equipped with a ramp to accommodate two wheelchair users.

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A-Ride (AATA)

Shared-ride program that uses lift- or ramp-equipped vans or cabs. Available in the cities of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti and in Pittsfield, Superior, and Ypsilanti townships. Eligibility for A-Ride requires submitting medical certification of disability. Fare $2 for an advanced reservation, $3 for a same-day trip. Reservations accepted up to two weeks before trip. Service available Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–10:45 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. A-Ride cardholders also can ride AATA fixed-route buses for a reduced fare.

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Care Transport

Private company provides 24-hour nonemergency assisted transportation, including wheelchair transport with hydraulic-lift-equipped vans. Vans, cars, or minivans available. $55 round trip for travel within 5 miles of pickup; beyond that, add $2/mile. caretr@comcast.net

Emergency Ride Home (U-M)

Provides rides, in non-life-threatening emergency situations only, for university students, faculty, and staff from a campus location to a private residence. No charge; available anytime. Six rides allowed a year.

Health Plus Transportation

Private company provides 24-hour nonemergency transportation, including wheelchair transport with lift-equipped vans. $70 round trip plus $2.80/mile for wheelchair service; $52 round trip plus $2.50/mile for nonwheelchair service.

Mobility Transportation (Huron Valley Ambulance)

Provides nonemergency transportation for seniors and those in wheelchairs, using radio-equipped vans with lifts. CPR-trained technicians provide door-to-door service. Service is first come, first served; book well in advance if possible. The rate is $38 each way plus $1.65/mile. Payment required at time of service; cash, check, or credit cards accepted. Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.– 5 p.m. No service Sun. www.hva.org

Neighborhood Senior Services Medical Access

Volunteers accompany riders to essential medical appointments, Mon.– Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Appointments must be arranged two weeks in advance. Cost based on income. www.nssweb.org

Night Ride (AATA)

Shared-ride program, open to all, that uses either a lift-equipped van or a taxi. Service is available within the Ann Arbor city limits. Response time is 5–45 minutes (20 minutes average). Allow about an hour for travel time. Fare is $5/person, regardless of destination, and one child age 5 or under can ride free per paid fare. Mon.–Fri. 11 p.m.–5:30 a.m., Sat. & Sun. 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Holders of the A-Ride Card (for people with disabilities) or the Senior Card ride for $2.50. All trips must be reserved by phone in advance. Holiday Ride offers the same services by private van or taxi, on major holidays when AATA bus service is not operating.

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Ride board (U-M)

Ride board (U-M). A resource for people seeking or offering long-distance rides. U-M faculty, staff, and students can view the board online and sign up to find drivers or riders. www.umich.edu/~ridebd

RideShare (AATA)

A free service to help commuters who work or attend college in Washtenaw County form vanpools and carpools. www.theride.org

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Safewalk (U-M)

Campus shared-ride service coordinated by the U-M’s department of public safety. Free to U-M students and staff 10 p.m.–3 a.m. during fall and winter terms. To & from U-M locations only.

Senior Cards (AATA)

Apply at AATA headquarters, 2700 South Industrial, Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Good as Gold Program available to riders age 65 & over. Cardholders can ride AATA buses for a reduced fare and use the Senior Taxi (a shared-ride transportation service). The shared-ride fare is $2 with advance registration ($3 for same-day trips) within the city of Ann Arbor service area. Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–10:45 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Persons ages 60–64 can ride AATA buses for half fare with an AATA Fare Deal ID Card.

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Senior Ride (AATA)

Provides weekly group trips, 50¢ each way, to grocery stores for residents of senior housing complexes.

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Services for Students with Disabilities (U-M)

Scheduled door-to-door transportation throughout campus for disabled students, faculty, and staff. Users of the service (including those with temporary disabilities) must register with the office first. Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. www.umich.edu/~sswd

TLC Trusted Loving Care

Private company offers 24-hour nonemergency assisted transportation, including wheelchair transportation & accompaniment. $65 for local round trip; accompaniment & long distance charges vary. trustedlovingcare@yahoo.com, www.trustedlovingcare.com

Travel Training (AATA)

Provides one-on-one instruction for seniors and individuals with disabilities on how to ride AATA buses.